description Green cloverworm moth Overview
Green cloverworm moth, Hypena scabra (Fabricius, 1798), is a moth in the family Erebidae whose caterpillars feed on soybean foliage in North America. The larvae are pale green with light stripes along the sides and have four pairs of abdominal prolegs, a feature that separates them from true loopers. They can skeletonize leaves and cause defoliation when populations are high, but extension references describe the insect as a sporadic soybean pest in the Midwest. The species is relevant to crop scouts and soybean growers.
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What is the scientific name of the green cloverworm moth?
The green cloverworm moth is Hypena scabra. The species was described by Fabricius in 1798.
Which crop is commonly attacked by green cloverworm larvae?
The larvae feed on soybean foliage in North America. Their feeding removes leaf tissue rather than boring into stems or fruit.
How can green cloverworm larvae be identified?
They are pale green with light stripes along the sides. The larvae also have four pairs of abdominal prolegs, a useful distinguishing feature.
Where is Hypena scabra found?
Hypena scabra occurs in North America, where its caterpillars can feed on soybean leaves. It belongs to the moth family Erebidae.
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